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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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